European printing industry develops standard for Googles Universal Commerce Protocol

The Initiative Online Print e.V. (IOP), the German Printing and Media Industries Federation (BVDM), and the European printing federation Intergraf are joining forces to develop a dedicated industry standard a so-called vertical for Googles Universal Commerce Protocol (UCP). Their objective is to ensure that the specific requirements of the printing industry are taken into account from the outset in the emerging era of agentic commerce.

Saica Group acquires Thimm Group

The owning family of the Thimm Group, a leading provider of sustainable corrugated packaging and display solutions, has decided to sell its company to the Saica Group. Founded in 1949 by Walter Felix Thimm, the company has grown into a Europe-wide organisation. In 2024, Thimm generated revenues of approximately EUR 539 million with a workforce of around 2,500 employees.

Wednesday 13. May 2026

FESPA Foundation Set to Welcome Donations and Support at FESPA Global Print Expo 2026 in Barcelona

Next week, FESPA Global Print Expo 2026 returns to the Gran Via, Fira de Barcelona, Spain, from 19 22 May 2026, alongside European Sign Expo, Personalisation Experience, WrapFest and the brand-new Corrugated and Textile. As the global print, signage, packaging, textile and wrapping communities gather for four days of innovation, collaboration and business development, the FESPA Foundation will once again demonstrate how the industry can drive meaningful, lasting social impact.

Intergraf announces the winner of Young Talent Award 2026

Intergraf is delighted to announce the winner and runners-up of the Intergraf Young Talent Award 2026, our annual celebration of the pioneering ideas of young people in print. The first prize was awarded to Irina Pinta from Romania. Annika Nürk from Germany won second place, and Izelda Lala from the United Kingdom was awarded third place.

Christina Slopek-Hauff receives the drupa Prize 2026

The drupa Prize 2026 has been awarded to literary scholar Christina Slopek-Hauff for her outstanding doctoral thesis in the field of English and American Studies. With her thesis Plural Psychologies: Interrogating Mental Illness in Anglophone African and African-Diasporic Fiction, she makes an innovative contribution to interdisciplinary literary and cultural studies.

Koenig & Bauer starts 2026 with strong momentum: Massive increase in order intake and successful turnaround in the S&T segment

Koenig & Bauer AG has started the 2026 financial year with strong operating momentum. Despite a persistently volatile market environment, geopolitical risks due to the escalation in the Middle East and a weak global economy, the company recorded the highest order intake in a first quarter for two years.

BagKraft Joins Two Sides To Promote Sustainable Packaging

The print and paper advocacy group, Two Sides, is pleased to announce its newest member, BagKraft, a UK-based supplier of sustainable paper packaging solutions. BagKraft specialises in the design and supply of high-quality paper bags and foodservice packaging, supporting businesses across retail, hospitality and takeaway sectors. With a strong focus on responsible sourcing and environmentally conscious production, BagKraft provides practical, paper-based alternatives to plastic packaging.